Chrysler's 1990 Lineup Reminds Us of a World Before SUVs

The year is 1990. George W. Bush’s dad is the president, my parents haven’t met yet, and the world hasn’t been hit with the SUV bug just yet. It’s a simple time. A time when sedans and coupes rule the automotive landscape. It’s a time when Chrysler thrived. We know this because the good folks over at MotorWeek shared their 32-year-old coverage of Chrysler Corp’s 1990 model lineup.

1990 Chrysler Full Model Line | Retro Review

It’s a thing of nearly-SUV-less beauty. In fact, by my count, in 1990 Chrysler Corp was coming to bat with seven sedans, six coupes and a convertible, three minivans, three trucks, and just three SUVs across the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Eagle brands.

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